Ministers of State are crucial to Mahama’s gov’t – Dr. Gariba

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Aduanaba 11 years ago

You are all there to enrich yourselves. You have nothing good for Ghana. Everybody wants a job from the gov't. I will die in America because I cannot reason with you guys. Thieves1

You are all there to enrich yourselves. You have nothing good for Ghana. Everybody wants a job from the gov't. I will die in America because I cannot reason with you guys. Thieves1
ADJEKUM-KUMASI 11 years ago

AKANS FAILED GHANA TOTALLY SO I WILL NOT LIKE TO START WITH TRIBALISM WHILE KNOWING THAT MY OWN PEOPLE COUND;NT HELP GHANA OUT AFTER 60YEARS RULE

AKANS FAILED GHANA TOTALLY SO I WILL NOT LIKE TO START WITH TRIBALISM WHILE KNOWING THAT MY OWN PEOPLE COUND;NT HELP GHANA OUT AFTER 60YEARS RULE
SEEWAAH 11 years ago

YES; LETS TRY THE NTAFOU TO AND SEE THEIR HANDWRITTEN

YES; LETS TRY THE NTAFOU TO AND SEE THEIR HANDWRITTEN
ZoRRo 11 years ago

Let's see if the Northerners can take us to the promised land.

Let's see if the Northerners can take us to the promised land.
ATSU, HO 11 years ago

A GOVERNMENT OF NORTHERNERS. DO YOU BLAME THEM? THIS IS THEIR TIME ...

A GOVERNMENT OF NORTHERNERS. DO YOU BLAME THEM? THIS IS THEIR TIME ...
TerriblY Spe cifiC 11 years ago

YOU HAVE USED THEM TO WIN VOTES AND THEN DESTROYED GHANA. IT IS NOW THEIR TURN TO USE THEIR VOTES AND RULE..HOPE THEY DO BETTER.

YOU HAVE USED THEM TO WIN VOTES AND THEN DESTROYED GHANA. IT IS NOW THEIR TURN TO USE THEIR VOTES AND RULE..HOPE THEY DO BETTER.
etweba 11 years ago

I prefered Mahama to Akuffo Addo but his BIG GOVERNMENT mentality will defnitately put us on a path to deeper corruption and nepotism which might lead us to civil war.

I prefered Mahama to Akuffo Addo but his BIG GOVERNMENT mentality will defnitately put us on a path to deeper corruption and nepotism which might lead us to civil war.
Kwame Dokyi 11 years ago

Dr. Gariba's explanation should end any debate against the objectives of the “institutions under the presidency".
Corruption is endemic in Ghana because people like you support it, by throwing unguarded stones at public fi ...
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Dr. Gariba's explanation should end any debate against the objectives of the “institutions under the presidency".
Corruption is endemic in Ghana because people like you support it, by throwing unguarded stones at public figures, and your negative stance of mayhem in Ghana!!
You are not showing any political maturity, because accusations are based on concrete evidence!!!!
AMA 11 years ago

KU4 DID EXACTLY THE SAME - GOVT WAS FULL OF ASHANTIS, INCLUDING ALL HIS FAMILY MEMBERS - QUALIFIED AND UNQUALIEFIED. IT IS THE TIME OF THE NOTHERNERS. I DON'T BLAME MAHAMA.

KU4 DID EXACTLY THE SAME - GOVT WAS FULL OF ASHANTIS, INCLUDING ALL HIS FAMILY MEMBERS - QUALIFIED AND UNQUALIEFIED. IT IS THE TIME OF THE NOTHERNERS. I DON'T BLAME MAHAMA.
Yao Ahiabor 11 years ago

This is stupidity to the highest order. A country like Ghana with 25 million people has 29 Ministries apart from the regional Ministers and we still have institutions not under any of these Ministries? We are going to have tw ...
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This is stupidity to the highest order. A country like Ghana with 25 million people has 29 Ministries apart from the regional Ministers and we still have institutions not under any of these Ministries? We are going to have two deputy Ministers for each of these Ministries and we can't place these institutions under the Ministries?

These so called agencies are going to have five to eight member commissions who are going to draw salaries and we still need Ministers at the Presidency to manage these agencies?

Mahamar just want to create jobs for his Northern brothers.
AMA 11 years ago

ALL THE PRESIDENTS DID THE SAME. THEY HAD MINISTERS AT THE CASTLE AND GAVE THEM DIFFERENT TITLES.

ALL THE PRESIDENTS DID THE SAME. THEY HAD MINISTERS AT THE CASTLE AND GAVE THEM DIFFERENT TITLES.
GHANAVIA 11 years ago

For how long shall we continue repeating avoidable appointment mistakes in the name of de ja vu and antecedent?
Are we fools?

For how long shall we continue repeating avoidable appointment mistakes in the name of de ja vu and antecedent?
Are we fools?
Adams 11 years ago

SEEWAAH, the reign of the NTAFOURS has began. I do not have high expectations for our country. Boko Haram is not too far from our borders. Woe to my country. Hail to the TANI. Ghana has gone to the dog eaters!!

SEEWAAH, the reign of the NTAFOURS has began. I do not have high expectations for our country. Boko Haram is not too far from our borders. Woe to my country. Hail to the TANI. Ghana has gone to the dog eaters!!
BIN ATL USA 11 years ago

Aduanaba, your comment shows you do not love your country ,u are just pretending. If you loved your country ,you would move back to make a change in others.

Aduanaba, your comment shows you do not love your country ,u are just pretending. If you loved your country ,you would move back to make a change in others.
Aduanaba 11 years ago

Gariba with your PHD what have U done for Ghana since you did not pay for school fees. Now gov't has to give you cars, petrol for you and your concubines. How much is left for development Dr. policy advisor? Fools!

Gariba with your PHD what have U done for Ghana since you did not pay for school fees. Now gov't has to give you cars, petrol for you and your concubines. How much is left for development Dr. policy advisor? Fools!
Kweku Boateng Jnr 11 years ago

Sulley, good idea, what is most crucial for the Mahama presidency is quality service delivery at the end of the day.Good luck.
To Aduanaba, Sully set up a major think tank known as the Institute for Policy Alternate in Ta ...
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Sulley, good idea, what is most crucial for the Mahama presidency is quality service delivery at the end of the day.Good luck.
To Aduanaba, Sully set up a major think tank known as the Institute for Policy Alternate in Tamale, a Gariba Lodge and authored several research papers since his graduation.He created jobs and jobs.
Adjoa Afriye 11 years ago

Suulley did acieve anything! He only succeeded in forming an NGO and using the development aid funds to enrich himself, by building around. What kind of think-tank did he set up? and what did it achieve? It was only meant to ...
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Suulley did acieve anything! He only succeeded in forming an NGO and using the development aid funds to enrich himself, by building around. What kind of think-tank did he set up? and what did it achieve? It was only meant to get funding from international organizations for his greedy lifestyle. What research papers did he produce? Give me a break! He only engaged in writing gabbage that no one read.
Kweku Boateng Jnr 11 years ago

Sulley Gariba is a policy analyst and evaluation specialist with over 16 years of international experience in managing projects in community development, socio-economic research, monitoring and evaluation. A Ghanaian citizen, ...
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Sulley Gariba is a policy analyst and evaluation specialist with over 16 years of international experience in managing projects in community development, socio-economic research, monitoring and evaluation. A Ghanaian citizen, Dr. Gariba is managing director of a management consulting firm in Ghana. The firm undertakes the design, management and supervision of over a dozen projects involving technical cooperation and capacity building. In the field of governance and poverty reduction, Dr. Gariba is a member of a team of professionals, government and civil society representatives preparing Ghana's Poverty Reduction Strategy and Program.

In the field of teaching and academic research, Dr. Gariba taught Political Science at Carleton University, Ottawa; was a senior research fellow at the University for Development Studies in Northern Ghana; and currently is adjunct lecturer in Comparative Development Studies for the Trent University (Canada) year abroad program in Ghana. Sulley Gariba has a Ph.D. in Political Science from Carleton University, Canada; and has written articles on participatory evaluation and community management.
Check political decentralization in Ghana published under GIMPA; wORLD bANK PAPER FOR wdr 2008 ETC.
Ike Kumasi 11 years ago

i dont thing u brushed ur teeth, like u wont be talking such nkwasiasem, ABOATOLIWA

i dont thing u brushed ur teeth, like u wont be talking such nkwasiasem, ABOATOLIWA
BIN ATL USA 11 years ago

You are a disappointment to yourself. If you could do one tenth of what he has done for Ghana you would not think of dyeing in America. I can assure you that if you take your time to research about Dr Sulley G you would know ...
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You are a disappointment to yourself. If you could do one tenth of what he has done for Ghana you would not think of dyeing in America. I can assure you that if you take your time to research about Dr Sulley G you would know that he is not in the Gov, for cars or money,He is in it to serve mother Ghana, to make sure Dramani's gov is successful . please just google Gariba HOTEL look at that alone and you will know that his love for mother Ghana is why he is in the gov. Next time you want to insult people you do not know, ask about them first and stop making a fool out of yourself.
ADAM A SOMED LAMASHEGU 11 years ago

WE WELCOME THE PRESIDENT DECISION FOR NOMINATING THE SIX PERSONS,HE BELIEVED IN THEM.WE PRAY FOR THEM.

WE WELCOME THE PRESIDENT DECISION FOR NOMINATING THE SIX PERSONS,HE BELIEVED IN THEM.WE PRAY FOR THEM.
ADAM A SOMED LAMASHEGU 11 years ago

WE CONGRATULATE YOU TO THE HIGHER OFFICE AND ALSO PRAY FOR GOD GUIDANCE.WE HOPE THAT GOD WILL SEE YOU THROUGH THIS RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE PRESIDENT HAS IMPOSED ON YOU.

WE CONGRATULATE YOU TO THE HIGHER OFFICE AND ALSO PRAY FOR GOD GUIDANCE.WE HOPE THAT GOD WILL SEE YOU THROUGH THIS RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE PRESIDENT HAS IMPOSED ON YOU.
Brutus 11 years ago

Ask the CEO of UT Bank how many deputies he has. Ghana is nothing more than a cash cow to be milked. May all those who loot choke on their own vomit

Ask the CEO of UT Bank how many deputies he has. Ghana is nothing more than a cash cow to be milked. May all those who loot choke on their own vomit
Yao Loto 11 years ago

All those so called 51 institutions can found their way in any of the many ministries if sulley gaariba cares to know. How do Sulley Gariba belittle our intelligence by claiming they are the coe the governance in Ghana? eg ca ...
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All those so called 51 institutions can found their way in any of the many ministries if sulley gaariba cares to know. How do Sulley Gariba belittle our intelligence by claiming they are the coe the governance in Ghana? eg cant the Ghana Aids Commission be placed under the ministry of health? we live to see, but Sulley Gariba should not forget that those people are going to be paid from the consolidated funds which both the 50.7% (who voted for ndc) and the 47%(who voted against the ndc) have a say because the consolidated fund is not the same as NDC fund.
Woman 11 years ago

what i just said in my main response to the article - why do we have the ministers and the ministries then? his argument seems plausible on the surface, but critically analyzing the institutions and structures, it simply doe ...
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what i just said in my main response to the article - why do we have the ministers and the ministries then? his argument seems plausible on the surface, but critically analyzing the institutions and structures, it simply doesn't make sense! it's just like the executive secretary and the secretary to the president! by the way, we wait to see the evidence in court so i use the statistics so judiciously; 50% of the population voted against the ndc!
Pelicles 11 years ago

Democracy as it stands, is not working for Ghana. We elect thieves to come and ply their trade. What is Ministers of State? Mahama will do whatever to give jobs to those around him and that is the trend in Ghana. All these ...
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Democracy as it stands, is not working for Ghana. We elect thieves to come and ply their trade. What is Ministers of State? Mahama will do whatever to give jobs to those around him and that is the trend in Ghana. All these Ministers are leeches who are going to suck blood from Mother Ghana.

Is democracy working? Tweakai.
NANA ANTWI 11 years ago

Six Minister of Statess for What??? Please it is too much. Mr. President.

Six Minister of Statess for What??? Please it is too much. Mr. President.
KASANGA 11 years ago

Gariba is a Senior policy Coordinator? Don't the organizations he has identified to be among the 51 have Heads who should report to him?

Gariba is a Senior policy Coordinator? Don't the organizations he has identified to be among the 51 have Heads who should report to him?
Woman 11 years ago

a very good question indeed! what are his own duties and don't those institutions have heads?

a very good question indeed! what are his own duties and don't those institutions have heads?
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!! 11 years ago

I, MY FAMILY AND MY FRIENDS DID NOT VOTE FOR AKUFO BIN ADDO. SUPREME COURT CAN NOT TOUCH MY VOTE I GAVE TO PRESIDENT MAHAMA

I, MY FAMILY AND MY FRIENDS DID NOT VOTE FOR AKUFO BIN ADDO. SUPREME COURT CAN NOT TOUCH MY VOTE I GAVE TO PRESIDENT MAHAMA
Kwesi 11 years ago

Wonkye Ndi Part 2

Wonkye Ndi Part 2
Pontius Pilate 11 years ago

here you are a policy advisor to the prez. and see the kind of advise you have started giving him. these appointees what are their technical know-how in relation to the aforemeentioned 51 institutions gariba is talking about. ...
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here you are a policy advisor to the prez. and see the kind of advise you have started giving him. these appointees what are their technical know-how in relation to the aforemeentioned 51 institutions gariba is talking about.

at one point we claim there is so much waste. at another time we justify the waste. if the president wants his eyes every where then i think there are more than the 51 so called core institutions.

and just listen to him SADA. you were the same person they appointed as whatever to SADA. till date what has been the outcome.

master don't come and poison the atmosphere. just stay there and chop your post.

and sincerely the prez. should be care about these "trusted friends or appointees"
EZEKIEL 11 years ago

Some of us would like to KNOW which 51 INSTUTIONS are under the presidency! It doesn't look as if we want to do REALLY HARDWORK for the Nation BUILDING!!!
Anyhow, the TARGETS SOUND GOOD and IF the president, through HIS NUME ...
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Some of us would like to KNOW which 51 INSTUTIONS are under the presidency! It doesn't look as if we want to do REALLY HARDWORK for the Nation BUILDING!!!
Anyhow, the TARGETS SOUND GOOD and IF the president, through HIS NUMEROUS ASSISTANTS CAN DELIVER, many of us can then OVERLOOK the many "ministers"!
I HOPE no special Assistants will follow!!
We all remember...Min. of Aviation with ONE GROUNDED PLANE!!!Hahaha!
Woman 11 years ago

what do cabinet ministers (not those of state) do then? one would assume those institutions fall under these ministries and ministers...

what do cabinet ministers (not those of state) do then? one would assume those institutions fall under these ministries and ministers...
DR QUADRATIC 11 years ago

i really dont get it MINISTER OF STATE at the presidency and so many of them each time.it is not just now and has nothing to do with Mahama but this whole issue of sending people there with NO JOB DESCRIPTION is nauseating to ...
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i really dont get it MINISTER OF STATE at the presidency and so many of them each time.it is not just now and has nothing to do with Mahama but this whole issue of sending people there with NO JOB DESCRIPTION is nauseating to put it mildly. Those institutions have heads and we should cut costs.We have been shouting at Kuffour/Rawlings and now it is same.Can someone explain better what they actually do at the presidency?I didnt do Government in School so maybe i lack knowledge.
As for those shouting TRIBALISM,NEPOTISM or whatever...SM,i dont get it because,all those people appointed are GHANAIANS to begin with and lets gather all the Ministers and divide the number by 2 and see how many of them come from UE/UW/NR. You will see that it is not the case at all.It has only become noticeable because these people were ignored for a long time,as some presidents would not see ANY QUALIFIED PERSON there(of course they are there). Besides most of the ministers MUST COME FROM PARLIAMENT.Which part of the country provided more MPs for the NDC??It is therefore statistically plausible if tmany of these come from the selected MPs and therefore people from those areas. I am still waiting to see these critics talk about ABILITY of these nominees and not their ORIGIN/TRIBE. We are in the 21st century.
Yao Ahiabor 11 years ago

Don't defend this blatant loading of the ministries with Northerners. Of the the 148 Ndc MP's, 44 are from the three Northern regions. Greater Accra gave Accra 31 MP'S, Volta region, 25 or 26 if you count the Independent cand ...
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Don't defend this blatant loading of the ministries with Northerners. Of the the 148 Ndc MP's, 44 are from the three Northern regions. Greater Accra gave Accra 31 MP'S, Volta region, 25 or 26 if you count the Independent candidate who is Ndc, how many ministers did the two region get when more than 50% of all Mahamar appointees have come from the three regions with a combined population less than Greater Accra ? There are more people living in Ashanti region than the three regions combined.
AMA 11 years ago

KU4 WAS NOT LOOKING FOR NOTHERNERS EITHER.

KU4 WAS NOT LOOKING FOR NOTHERNERS EITHER.
Yao Loto 11 years ago

My Brother Yao Ahiabor i really love your wonderful presentation. You have actually made my day with such excellent piece. Please let this not be a nine day wonder, come out with more of such presentations. Stay bless my brot ...
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My Brother Yao Ahiabor i really love your wonderful presentation. You have actually made my day with such excellent piece. Please let this not be a nine day wonder, come out with more of such presentations. Stay bless my brother
Jato Rawlings 11 years ago

Why so many northerners in Mahama's government?

Why so many northerners in Mahama's government?
AMA 11 years ago

KU4 DID THE SAME

KU4 DID THE SAME
joe aggrey 11 years ago

as we wait for the one who was duely voted for by Ghanaians Mr.current president appiont more for it won't be long

as we wait for the one who was duely voted for by Ghanaians Mr.current president appiont more for it won't be long
Mansa MUsa 11 years ago

Job for Mahama's friends.

Job for Mahama's friends.
Dr. Appocco 11 years ago

This feels really wrong to me. Just jobs for party insiders! Ghana deserves better!

This feels really wrong to me. Just jobs for party insiders! Ghana deserves better!
MARCUS AMPADU 11 years ago

These six ministers of State are deemed to be crucial to Mahama's government.
The assumption being these Mahama Six will play the role of inspectors of the inspectors of the 51 institutions to see to their effective and effi ...
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These six ministers of State are deemed to be crucial to Mahama's government.
The assumption being these Mahama Six will play the role of inspectors of the inspectors of the 51 institutions to see to their effective and efficient management of the 51 institutions assisting in their organization, direction, planning, monitoring and evaluation.

If that's the case, then the Six Mahama Ministers should be vetted for their writing skills, people skills, managerial skills and ICT skills.
Woman 11 years ago

right on, but quite hilarious!

right on, but quite hilarious!
Jato Rawlings 11 years ago

Why does Mahama think that only Ewes and northerners are smart to be appointed ministers?

Why does Mahama think that only Ewes and northerners are smart to be appointed ministers?
Mahama-Gbagbo 11 years ago

Quick question for Sully-Gariba. Can you tell the whole contry the level and diversity of knowledge and experience these staffers are bringing to the presidency and how much is it going to cost the Ghanaian tax payer, especia ...
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Quick question for Sully-Gariba. Can you tell the whole contry the level and diversity of knowledge and experience these staffers are bringing to the presidency and how much is it going to cost the Ghanaian tax payer, especially AKANS who are in the majority and who bear the greater share of the tax burden.
KwameYaw Agyepong-Nsiah 11 years ago

Dr Sule, Kindly give good advice. The countrymen are too many as ministers.
Lets veer off the Kuffour and Mills appointment trends. Go through south east and west small. unify

Dr Sule, Kindly give good advice. The countrymen are too many as ministers.
Lets veer off the Kuffour and Mills appointment trends. Go through south east and west small. unify
Mahama-Gbagbo 11 years ago

All these northerners who have been appointed ministers enjoyed free education. Yet Mahama is adamant that free education is inimical to the Ghanaian economy. Clearly, Mahama's stand on free education is a ploy to ensure not ...
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All these northerners who have been appointed ministers enjoyed free education. Yet Mahama is adamant that free education is inimical to the Ghanaian economy. Clearly, Mahama's stand on free education is a ploy to ensure nothing domination of the rest of the country. AKAN'S WAKE Up AND UNITE. YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOOSE EXCEPT THE INDIGNITY THAT HAS BEEN UNLEASHED ON YOU BY THIS IMPOSTER.
K Boye 11 years ago

As one of the very few people abroad who had a genuine belief in Mahamma and was never swayed by NPP propaganda; my concern about his appointments has become an issue.

I've been the lone ranger all this time amongst a pack ...
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As one of the very few people abroad who had a genuine belief in Mahamma and was never swayed by NPP propaganda; my concern about his appointments has become an issue.

I've been the lone ranger all this time amongst a pack of NPP wolves that seem to think that anyone with any form of letters to their name musn't touch the NDC with a barge pole. But I did; I defended, fought back and did everything I had to do to spread the word. I'm not even an NDC member but I did what I had to do because of my belief.

Now look! the brazen Mahama, just 2 days into his presidency seem to think only people from his northern manor can help him rule Ghana.

Would someone pull this guy over and impart some wisdom in him? Mahama could even have employed these lot all the same but in a smart way which would not reflect so badly on his presidency at such an early stage.

As for me, Mahama has failed my test.

You kicked off with an inner circle of 4: 3 northerners and one ewe, and followed it up with a top loaded set of same for cabinet positions.

Smarten up dude!
joseph 11 years ago

both Mahama and Gariaba are both a disgrace. They are incopetent. How can you appoint 6 ministers of state in such a poor country? This is job for the boys, period. Look at how poor people are in the north? They dont care

both Mahama and Gariaba are both a disgrace. They are incopetent. How can you appoint 6 ministers of state in such a poor country? This is job for the boys, period. Look at how poor people are in the north? They dont care
JUSTMAN 11 years ago

KOFI ANNAN HAS NOT GOT DOCTORATE DEGREE ATTACH TO HIS NAME BEFORE HE PERFORMS AS THE NUMBER ONE CIVIL SERVANT OF THE WHOLE WORLD. EVEN AS OF NOW THE WORLD IS FALLING ON HIS SERVICES. PLEASE STOP MINISTERIAL WHATEVER AND JUST ...
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KOFI ANNAN HAS NOT GOT DOCTORATE DEGREE ATTACH TO HIS NAME BEFORE HE PERFORMS AS THE NUMBER ONE CIVIL SERVANT OF THE WHOLE WORLD. EVEN AS OF NOW THE WORLD IS FALLING ON HIS SERVICES. PLEASE STOP MINISTERIAL WHATEVER AND JUST DO YOUR WORK AND EARN YOUR TITLE BUT NOT TITLE BEFORE WORK. THE WHOLE COUNTRY IS SUFFOCATING UNDER MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS AND TITLES. DR. SO-SO-AND-SO.MP OF JALELE, SPECIAL ADVISOR IN THE CASTLE,.THE LIST IS NEVER EXHAUSTED. WHEN ARE WE GOING TO WORK.M99.99% OF THIS PEOPLE KNOW SINCERELY IN THEIR HEARTS THEY HAVE NOTHING TO OFFER BUT JUST TO LOOT.
Frank Reigner Keleve, Adenta- Accra 11 years ago

the mahama's 'alhaji' government. as usual they always want life at the expense of others even though they do not deserve it. mahama should go on and appoint literally every person from his home regions and ethnic extract int ...
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the mahama's 'alhaji' government. as usual they always want life at the expense of others even though they do not deserve it. mahama should go on and appoint literally every person from his home regions and ethnic extract into the government. that wouldn't change change anything about them. usurpers!

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